Higher Education Presentation

Differences Between a Community College and a University Class size- approximately 30 students Degree Types- Certificates & Associate Degrees Cost-Tuition is relatively less expensive Vocational Programs- Plenty of options to get your career started Class size- Can range from 30- over 100 students Degree Types- Bachelor’s Degree and some offer Master’s and Doctorate Degrees Cost- Tuition is higher, especially at private universities Vocational Programs – Few programs

Community College level University or 4 year level Types of Degrees Community College level University or 4 year level Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate Vocational training (Credit and Noncredit) About 1 year or less (10 to 30 units) Major courses with general education courses 2 to 3 years (60-70 units) Major courses (lower and upper division) with general education courses 4-5 years (120-130 units) Graduate level courses 1.5 to 3 years (35 to 70 units) Post graduate level courses 2-4 years

Types of Degrees at Mt. SAC Mt. San Antonio College offers both Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Arts (A.A.) Mt. San Antonio College currently offers 89 Associate Degrees Read about the degree and requirements: http://www.mtsac.edu/catalog/

Enrollment Cost at Mt. SAC Revised Spring 2017

Estimated Cost

How are credit classes different from non-credit classes? Credit Students are working towards either a career/technical certificate or degree program, or are taking courses that will be eligible to transfer for a program at another college or university. In some cases, students take courses that are offered for credit for personal reasons or skills updating, even if they do not need the college credit Noncredit Students are taking courses for personal or professional interest. These courses do not offer college credit, but in some cases community education students can earn continuing education units, certification or other evidence of class completion to meet personal or professional requirements https://www.lanecc.edu/esfs/difference-between-credit-and-noncredit

Admission Requirement All colleges and universities ask that you complete an application Some may require test scores from tests like TOEFL, SAT, ACT Some require you complete a certain number of units before applying Some applications have a fee Mt. SAC’s college application is free

Steps to apply to Mt. SAC Apply to Mt. SAC Go to www.mtsac.edu and complete the online application. The process will take about 20-30 minutes. 2. Take the Placement test Call (909) 274-4265 or go to the Assessment Center in Bldg. 9B to set up an appointment. 3. Attend a College Orientation Call (909) 274-4380 for an appointment or you can complete your “Online Orientation” through your Mt. SAC Student Portal. 4. See a counselor Call (909) 274-4380 or schedule a counseling appointment online through your Mt. SAC Student Portal. It’s recommended that you visit a counselor before registering for classes. 5. Register for classes To register for classes, you must log onto your Mt. SAC Student Portal. If you need assistance, then you can go to the Student Services Center in Bldg. 9B. 6. Pay your fees After you have registered for your class(es), you can pay online through your Mt. SAC Student Portal or at the Bursar’s Office in Bldg. 4.

Popular Majors at Mt. SAC Accounting Air conditioning and refrigeration Aviation science Business Child Development Computer Emergency medical services Fashion Fire technology Graphic design Histologic technician Hospitality Interior design Mental Health Nursing Paralegal Real estate Respiratory therapy Welding See a counselor for all the programs offered at Mt. SAC

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